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I apologize if there is a thread like this already, I just have NO clue how to search for it. Anyway, I am just wondering: If I have a lager that is lagering (cold-conditioning, fermentation is complete), can I take it out of the lagering chamber for a period of time w/o any adverse...

I have a Maibock (OG 1.070) that I started a week ago fermenting at 50F. In that week, it has only dropped to 1.060. I'm trying to decide if I should worry or not. I don't want to be impatient, as I know lagers require it but the amount of progress is seems pretty small. Also, I have a paranoia...

I'm just wondering what some opinions are of the various calculators for yeast starters are. I have Beersmith, and so the tool that it uses, but I've also been led towards yeastcalc and Mr. Malty as well, which I have noticed are usually significantly different from the beer smith numbers (and...

So I brewed was I was intending to be an Oktoberfest earlier this year. Upon recent drinking of said beer, I discovered a sweetness/tartness (almost like an green apple, but lighter) in it. It is actually still pretty good, which is a plus, but I am still very interested in where the flavor came...

Hey all, I've just in the last year or so really come into brewing and I'm wondering if there are any organizations centered in Ames. I'm an ISU student so I spend pretty much all my time here and it would be fun to know and talk to some other brewers. Thanks Guys!

I have had a Freezer with Beer in it for a while now and finally decided that this is the summer that I am going to turn it into a real Kreezer. Figured I would start a thread and update so I can get some feedback and ideas (or give others ideas). Current Kreezer:

Here is the situation: I have a Maibock currently in the Kreezer cold-conditioning. I say cold-conditioning because in the brew process I did the long primary @ ~50F Followed by a D-Rest @ 65-68F. After this I racked to a carboy and put into the Kreezer @ ~34F. The gravity when I put it in...

So I am doing my second lager attempt, a maibock. I started with an OG of 1.070 and am hoping to hit a TG of 1.012-1.010. When I racked it the gravity showed 1.015, so I'm really close. It's finally done with primary and I just racked to a glass carboy at room temp for a diacatyl rest. My...

I am brand new to all-grain brewing (still moderately new to brewing in general) and I bought a 6 Gal Graniteware pot to use as a brew kettle. Since moving to a new place I've noticed that the stove that I have isn't as powerful as I'd like. It can boil a 5-6 Gal capacity of water, but just...

I'm making a small (1 gallon) batch of mead to test a new recipe my girlfriend gave me the idea for. I make it using 4-4.5 lbs of honey (so very sweet). However, I have noticed that is has had a MUCH slower start then my previous few batches. I can here it going, but much slower then the others...